Renting Question....

[angel*jen]

On Friday night I was unlocking my door and the key snapped in half, locking me out. I was able to get the part out of the lock. I had to call an after hours locksmith who was able to cut a key from the two parts. I paid for the call out but other people have told me to send the bill to my real estate/landlord. Who is responsible for the cost? 

[imastawka]

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@wilk1149 wrote:
Go one better. Put a new lock in the door and when you move out don't give them the new key

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 No.    That costs more money for you.

One better is to break the key in the lock when you leave.  

When you hand the keys in, tell them it must be a faulty lock.       

[janeababe]

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@angel*jen wrote:

I emailed the real estate regarding reimbursement and the landlord has refused to pay for it. It was a key they supplied to me at the beginning of the lease, not one I had cut. I now have a spare key! lol

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The  Landlord IS RESPONSIBLE for the maintenence of the building, and working door locks is part of those conditions.

It comes under URGENT REPAIRS and the term is: Any fault or damage that makes the premises unsafe or secure.

I have been a landlord.... (and a tenant) ... so I have some knowledge on the matter (NSW) though.... so i'm not sure what other states terms are.

check out this link...

http://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-06-repairs-and-maintenance  

C&P it into your browser.... (sorry, i dont know how to insert web links) 

DONT GIVE UP.... You have rights!